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Testimonials

[The group] allowed me to explore new techniques and subject matters, and has put me in touch with some amazing women. Just the feeling of support and non-judgement alone was awesome.

Absolutely can't fault [my ISVA]. She's been completely brilliant. If there was a stronger agree option, that is where I'd've ticked.

[Counselling] helped me to realise I had all the coping strategies there but just needed affirmation. I now believe in myself.

Amazing support.

I feel more confident in talking about my problems instead of hiding them.

Thank you for being there to talk to when I felt like I had no-one else. Thank you for getting me to talk about it all and then listening when I wouldn’t shut up!

I only received counselling, but that was what I wanted and needed.

There have been no intrusive questions. I don't have to mention details, which make me feel uncomfortable. Everyone is understanding and really friendly. I value that the support is free and in such a nice environment. Everyone believes you.

[I valued] the exploration of each of the themes in the [group] sessions. Hearing other people's experiences. Hearing other people's reactions, repercussions, actions and things they do to help.

[Having an ISVA] made me feel relieved of the pressure of reporting on my own, meaning I had more brain power/capacity to do other fulfilling things.

[Counselling gave me] a space in which I feel comfortable in talking about my emotions and memories.

Thank you so much for all the help & support you've given me.

Fantastic counselling, with such a kind and patient counsellor.

[My ISVA helped me with] understanding that how I felt was rational and my experiences were real.

It was nice for me to have someone to talk to who could not just listen but give advice as well. I also was really happy that I learnt more about myself through these sessions.

[My counsellor] was an incredible listener and gave me confidence for everyday life. Understanding the emotions surrounding rape was also useful.

[I valued] having the support from a really nice counsellor. I felt safe and the help was amazing with coping strategies.

[My counsellor] is fantastic! She is calm, empathetic, real in her responses. Her honesty and demeanour made it easier to get past my trust issues and get down to "work". The fact that the sessions are free made me feel like the time was a precious gift and therefore I had to use the time responsibly.

It was great being able to talk to someone about things in my life.

[My ISVA] was always there when I needed to chat and always listened with a full heart. She made me believe in myself more than ever.

[My counselling was] non-judgemental, [a] safe space to talk and cry.

I'm not really sure if I can find the words to say how grateful I am for being given the recent counselling.
It has changed my life immeasurably, and got me through some really difficult things and thoughts. I have no idea how I would have got through it without the support I have received. From challenging me on negative thoughts, helping me find hope and understanding to encouraging me to take time out from work when I really needed it, I can't imagine how anyone could have done a better job.

They are doing a great job offering support to rape victims in the community, make them open up about how they feel, it is great they are available to talk to, because they are something you do not want to discuss with family or friends. Just because we all think they will be judgemental.

I was able to talk to someone openly and not feel judged in any way.

[Counselling] gave me the language to talk about my assault and the motivation to do so.

[I valued] the understanding. I felt that no matter how silly I thought I was being, my counsellor would listen and completely understand my thoughts and how it relates to the violence that happened.

[I value] the fact I was able to talk about things in my own time and pace. Not feeling pressured at all. I felt listened to and more importantly, believed.

Counselling has helped me understand and come to terms with my situation.